Hi. Just received the Blitz videos. Which CPT edition to use?

[dljones2we]

Hi everyone. I'm new here and am excited to get started on the Blitz videos and prepare to take the CPC and CCS-P exams. I'm a little confused though which editions I have to have to prepare and don't want to start highlighting in my 2012 books if I definitely have to have the 2013 CPT/HCPCS and ICD-9 books. Can someone please advise, as I will probably take my exams by June or soon thereafter?

Debbie

 

[Carolyn Heath]

Debbie, welcome to the CCO community. We are both on one of the Facebook groups, Medical Coders Talk. Now, to answer your question: I think that the Blitz videos use the 2013 coding books.

 

[dljones2we]

Hi Carolyn, and thank you. Yes, you have been very helpful there as well, and I appreciate it. I have ordered the 2013 books and am ready to get moving.

 

[Carolyn Heath]

You are most welcome. I think most of our Facebook Medical Coders Talk group members are here as well and you will recognize their names. Happy Studying and Coding!

 

[Alicia Scott]

Yes Carolyn is correct. Laureen records the new year Blitz before the end of the year. This past year if you ordered after October I think it was you got an on-line version of the new year's Blitz once it was up and running. There is a lot of work putting together the Blitz but I think Laureen has it down to an art now.

 

[Carolyn Heath]

There is a FB study group called CCS Study Group and it is for anyone who is studying for any of the AHIMA credentials: Here is the link to the page: www.facebook.com/groups/191868417545232/. I hope you find it helpful. Great bunch of people willing to help you with your studies and even one member puts a daily question for you to answer (BIG HELP!!).

 

[dljones2we]

That sounds great, Carolyn. I'll be sure to check it out.

 

[Alicia Scott]

Thanks for sharing Carolyn. That is one of the great things about a forum, sharing information and resources. Saying that don't forget to tell others about the forum. The more the merrier.

 

[Carolyn Heath]

I do that, too! I share this group with one of the groups on Facebook. And like you said, the more the merrier.